2026 Municipal Election

Municipal and school board elections in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards will take place on Monday October 26, 2026.

If you're a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and you live, own, or rent property in Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, you are eligible to vote or run for office.

Find out more about the election, its candidates, and voting, on this page.

Information for Voters

Register to Vote

Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, also known as the “voters' list” or “register”. The voters' list contains information for individuals eligible to vote in provincial and local municipal elections in Ontario. Learn more about the voter's list on Election Ontario's Register to Vote page, including how to:

Register voters
Register absentee voters
Register future voters

Use the Elections Ontario Register to Vote application to:

Confirm, update or add your name and home address
Search, add or remove a property other than your home address
Remove yourself from the register
Remove a deceased person from the register
Check the status of a request

If you or your spouse own or rent property other than your home address in Ontario, you might be eligible to vote in more than one municipal election.

School Support Designation

Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board.

Your designation also helps determine how you’re listed on the Preliminary List of Electors, placing you on the correct voters list for the municipal and school board elections.

Homeowners and tenants should review their school support designations, and if needed, update them by June 1, 2026, to be accurately included on the Preliminary List of Electors ahead of the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026.

Click here to visit MPAC's website and learn how to update or check your school support designation.

Information for Candidates

Filling Nomination Papers

In order to register to become a candidate for Councillor or Mayor in the upcoming election, you must be:

A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

More information coming soon.

Canididate Information Sessions

Interested in running for Municipal office? Join one of our upcoming Candidate Information Sessions to learn what it takes to serve on Council and better understand the responsibilities of local government. Sessions will cover:

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Council’s roles and responsibilities
Municipal powers
Personal responsibility as an elected official
The public’s role in local government
The difference between governance and administration
The impacts of serving on Council on family life
And more!

Session Dates & Locations

April 23

2:00 – 4:30 PM at Eganville Arena (178 Jane St., Eganville) - Registration Link Here
7:00 – 9:30 PM at Murray Yantha Community Centre (2473 Russett Dr., McNab/Braeside) - Registration Link Here

April 24

2:00 – 4:30 PM at Petawawa Civic Centre (16 Civic Centre Rd., Petawawa) - Registration Link Here
2:00 – 4:30 PM Virtual Session via Zoom - Registration Link Here

All sessions will cover the same information, so you can attend the one that works best for your schedule. Registration is free - to sign up, contact by email or phone, or register online at the links above.

Email: info@admastonbromley.com
Phone: (613) 432-2885

2026 Candidate

AMO Election Resources

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering programs designed to support aspiring candidates and returning elected officials. Whether you are considering your first run for office, seeking re-election, represent an underrepresented community, or a youth, there is a program tailored for you.

Click here to view more information on AMO's free workshop series and leadership programs

Lead Where You Live is AMO's guide to running for municipal council. Learn about municipal councils, the structure of municipal government, managing your campaign, and resources for post-election.

Lead Where You Live

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Key Dates

See below a list of important dates to remember:

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:30am: Nomination Period Begins

First day to file a Nomination Paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee, and first day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2 pm: Nomination Day

Deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination, or change office.

Monday, August 24, 2026: Certification Day

The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 pm and if satisfied, certify the nominations. By 4:00 pm the Clerk is to declare candidate(s) elected by acclamation, if any.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Voters List

The voters list is made available to candidates, by request. Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information.

Friday, October 23, 2026: Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period

Last day to register as a third party advertiser.

Monday, October 26, 2026: Voting Day

Voting will take place in person from 9:00 am. to 8:00 pm. at 47 Mill Street Killaloe, Ontario. The Clerk will declare the results of the election and provide information to the public on the website.

So You Want to Run for Council?

Check out the link below to see upcoming council workshops. Click here

Planning to vote in the next municipal or provincial election in Ontario?

Visit https://www.registertovoteon.ca/ for information on eligibility, registration and how to check, update or add your information to the voters list.

Do you know which school board you support?

You can now view and update your school support designation through Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s online portal if you are a residential property owner or a tenant registered with MPAC.
There are 5 different school support designations to choose from:
• English public
• French public
• English separate (Catholic)
• French separate (Catholic)
• Protestant separate (Penetanguishene only)
To learn more and get started, visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport